Tycoons shaping Uhuru Kenyatta's 2022 succession

President Uhuru Kenyatta. [File, Standard]

The entry of an exclusive club of billionaires in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s succession race has ignited debate on the role of the tycoons in shaping Mt Kenya politics.

The billionaires are leaving nothing to chance and are reportedly keen to control the 2022 presidential race having influenced the election of President Kenyatta in 2013 and 2017.

Usually operating covertly, the team that includes members of Mount Kenya Foundation (MKF) has reportedly been canvassing for a suitable candidate to take over from Uhuru.